Given Tshabalala
Sports Intern
Pietermaritzburg
Summary
I am a former high school athlete who is more than determined to be part of sports. Over the years I've found joy and passion to teach and gain better knowledge in sports. I've been fortunate to work with different characters over the years and have been positively influenced to always give my best to sports. Sports has given me the opportunity to learn different cultures and travel around the country.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tennis Director
Riverwood College
Pietermaritzburg
02.2022 - Current
- Streamlined administrative tasks for efficient program management, including budgeting, scheduling, and event management.
- Managed staff schedules, assignments, and evaluations for optimal team performance within the tennis department.
- Monitored budget and expenditures, keeping facility within budget.
Sports Intern
Riverwood College
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
01.2022 - Current
- Provided support to sports management staff with event coordination and logistics.
- Improved communication between coaching staff by taking detailed notes during meetings and distributing them to relevant parties.
- Assisted coaches in planning and executing practice sessions for improved team performance.
- Collaborated with marketing staff to create promotional materials for team events.
- Contributed to fundraising efforts by soliciting donations from local businesses and organizing special events.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for away games, ensuring a seamless experience for players and staff members alike.
- Compiled game summaries by reporting scores, inputting team schedules and updating team and individual statistics.
- Organized and helped prepare materials for onsite and offsite events.
Soccer Coach
Riverwood College
Pietermaritzburg
07.2021 - Current
- Communicated effectively with parents about player progress, expectations, and upcoming events or changes within the program.
- Fostered a safe, positive environment for players to grow both athletically and personally through mentoring efforts.
- Improved team cohesion through regular team-building exercises and open communication channels among players.
- Developed strong relationships with local schools, clubs, and organizations for talent scouting and recruitment purposes.
Hockey Coach
Riverwood College
Pietermaritzburg
03.2021 - Current
- Recruited talented athletes, consistently maintaining a competitive roster capable of achieving success at the highest level.
- Developed and oversaw off-season conditioning programs, ensuring athletes maintained peak physical fitness yearround.
- Established a strong, cohesive team culture by fostering open communication and promoting teamwork among players.
- Enhanced team performance by developing and implementing effective training programs and practice schedules.
- Increased player skill levels through individual coaching sessions tailored to their strengths and weaknesses.
- Promoted sportsmanship among players by modeling respectful behavior toward opponents and officials at all times.
- Consistently led the team to successful seasons, resulting in multiple playoff appearances and championship wins.
- Managed budgets for equipment purchases, optimizing resources while maintaining high-quality gear for all players.
- Developed training methods to build skills for different ages and ability levels.
- Coordinated special events such as pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.
Interim Head of Sports
Riverwood College
Pietermaritzburg,South Africa
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
Head Soccer Coach
KZNHSFA
Pietermaritzburg
07.2023 - 11.2023
- Established a positive team culture by promoting sportsmanship, collaboration, and respect among players.
- Developed solid defensive strategies that reduced the number of goals conceded during competitive matches.
- Boosted player development through personalized coaching, skill assessments, and individualized feedback.
- Increased overall team fitness levels through structured strength and conditioning programs designed specifically for soccer athletes.
- Enhanced team performance by implementing strategic training programs and practice sessions.
- Promoted a growth mindset among players by emphasizing personal development goals alongside team objectives.
- Created an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds were respected, leading to increased unity amongst teammates.
- Improved offensive tactics resulting in higher goal-scoring rates during competitive matches.
- Recruited talented athletes, evaluating their skills and potential for success within the program.
- Promoted love of game by assisting players with understanding positioning, play techniques, and teamwork strategies.
Hockey Coach
Northern Park Primary School
Pietermaritzburg
06.2023 - 09.2023
Boarding House Master
Founder's House
Pietermaritzburg
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Organized engaging events, fostering a sense of community among residents and promoting positive interactions.
- Maintained high cleanliness standards throughout the property, ensuring a healthy living environment for all residents.
- Facilitated effective communication between residents, staff, and administration to address concerns quickly and maintain harmony in the boarding house community.
Sales Assistant
Macro
Pietermaritzburg
11.2020 - 04.2021
- Executed visual merchandising strategies to attract customers and drive sales.
- Developed innovative ways to showcase products effectively in-store displays, increasing visibility for less-popular items.
- Participated in ongoing training to stay updated on current products, promotions, and industry trends.
- Kept up-to-date records of daily sales activities, monitoring progress towards individual goals.
- Handled customer inquiries, complaints, and returns professionally, ensuring a positive experience for all clients.
- Assisted customers in making informed decisions by offering detailed product knowledge and comparisons.
Skills
Coordinated competitive tournaments at various levels of play for enhanced athlete exposure to competition opportunities
Managing staff and data entry
Verbal Communication and written communication
Accomplishments
I been blessed to work with the KZN high schools football association in the last year and I've done very well. I was able to scout and select 16 of the best players in the Midlands and 7 of them which ultimately got select for the KZN Inland provincial team. I was also selected to assist in organizing a major soccer school tournament which went extremely well.
Affiliations
Member of UKZN Hockey Association
Certification
SAHA Level 0 Coaching
Timeline
Interim Head of Sports
Riverwood College
02.2024 - 05.2024
SAHA Level 0 Coaching
10-2023
Head Soccer Coach
KZNHSFA
07.2023 - 11.2023
Hockey Coach
Northern Park Primary School
06.2023 - 09.2023
Tennis Director
Riverwood College
02.2022 - Current
Sports Intern
Riverwood College
01.2022 - Current
Boarding House Master
Founder's House
01.2022 - 03.2023
Soccer Coach
Riverwood College
07.2021 - Current
Hockey Coach
Riverwood College
03.2021 - Current
Sales Assistant
Macro
11.2020 - 04.2021